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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1940

Page

9

Bobcats Meet St Marys U Five Here

The St Marys Rattlers host the Bobcats of San Marcos in a holiday wrap up at St Marys gym. Both teams have solid records this season with St Marys at five wins and one loss, and the Bobcats splitting pair with Randolph Macon Ramblers. Coach Mose Simms will handle the Rattlers until his return from the Rose Bowl and NCAA convention in California. He is due Thursday and may miss the San Marcos game.

St. Mary's University Rattlers Southwest State Teachers College Bobcats San Marcos St. Mary's Ratlers Bobcats Seasors University of Toledo Cats Randolph Tield Ramblers Doug Locke Ruttlers Mose Simms

Refugio junior golfer shoots 61 to set course record

Hloyd Williams, 19, of Refugio and quarter finalist last summer at Brackenridge Park, shattered the Refugio Country Club record with a 61 Sunday. He carded nine birdies and finished six under par, qualifying to compete in the junior tourney next summer at Refugio.

Hloyd Wiliams Refugio Khe Light Brackenridge Park Refugio Country Club par_ Williams Will Bing

Western Lads Prove Good Mudders in Shrine Game

In San Francisco on New Year’s Day 1940, a rain soaked 15th annual Shrine charity football game left both teams mud coated as the West edged the East in a high scoring contest. Bill Anahu and Ove Cord led the West with key plays while George Stirnweiss and Frenets Stulgaitis answered for the East as penalties and strong defense shaped the muddy clash.

San Francisco Kezay Stadium Bill Anahu Santa Clara Haibback Kay Eakin Arkansas Carny George Stirnweiss Nartis Caroline Ed Buell New York University

Bagley Stars in Pecan Bowl Grudge Renewed

San Saba led by Dean Bagley the nation’s leading schoolboy scorer in 1927 defeated Brady 6 to 0 in the Pecan Bowl game at West Texas. A fumble recovery on the Brady 20 set up the lone score as Bagley’s team edged Brady with a late second quarter tally.

Fan Saba West Texas Dean Bagley Tc.u. Frosh San Seba Brady Bagley Charley Dye San Saba Pridgeon Llttle Hagley

Umstader and Bender Compete in National Junior Tennis Final

In New York on January 2 to 4 the national junior tennis championship saw Bill Umstader of Milburn New Jersey defeat Dick Bender of Westfield New Jersey 8-3 1-6 Ged nd to claim the title. Hobby Bensliger of Washington DC won the national boys championship with a 2-6 8-4 6-4 victory over Irvin Dorfman of New York. The junior title was earned by Bill Am Stheater from Milburn New Jersey, who beat doubles partner Dirk Bender Westfield New Jersey 1-3.

New York Bill Umstaldver iMilburn N. J Dick Bender Westfled Hobby Bensliger Washington, D.C

Sunday School League Games Set for Tuesday Night

Three games in the Sunday School league Tuesday division with Baptist Temple facing Alamo Methodist at 7 30 p m Central Baptist meeting First Evangelical at 8 30 p m and Hackberry Street Methodist at Westminster Presbyterian to play Algamea at Hot Wells gym.

Sunday School League Baptist Temple Alamo Methodist Central Baptish First Evangelical Hackberry Street

Oregon State Hops Hawaii In Pineapple Bowl Ranking Showdown

Oregon State College defeated the University of Hawaii 35 to 6 before about 12,000 spectators in Honolulu on New Year’s Day. The victory marked a strong start to the season and showcased Oregon State’s offense and defense in a decisive bowl performance.

Oregon State Hawaii Honolulu Oregon State College University of Hawaii

Fragmented Medieval Monastery Tale Circles Canary Islands Legend

Readable fragments describe an ancient monastery in Gron Canaylam known for 503 open cells and a sacred order of women who subsisted on milk. The text references yearly sea rites with whipped branches and a note about tomorrow and Columbus Crew in a non-clarified context.

Gron Canaylam Canary Islands

Racing Preview and Results From Florida and Los Angeles

A mixed racing wrap covers Tropical Park fixtures in Florida with attendance and wagering down from last year while overall current meet totals show gains. In California at Santa Anita New Year's Day feature Kayak wins with Whichee a fast runner finishing behind. Supreme Sir bags New Orleans handicap at the Fair Grounds with Tow Rope and Waxwing in pursuit.

New Orleans E. Martin

Amateur Fight Card Slated for Jan 15

The Perpetual Help Athletic club announced an amateur boxing show at PH ALC gymnasium for January 15. Athletic director Rev Father Wade urged interested boxers to contact him by phone or at the church rectory in Lincoln Park, 2101 Nebraska Street, to enter promptly. KOUKEMA BUST SKATER. NEWBURGH New York January 2 News said John A Roukema of Paterson NJ won the men s senior Middle Atlantic speed skating championship defeating Eddie Schroeder of Chicago. The time was 1 42 35. Virginia Jah of Crestkill took the women s title.

Perpetual Help Athletic Club Father Wade Phoning Lang Ont Perpetual Help Church Nebraska, Street Koukema Newburgh N. J John A. Roukema Paterson Eddie Schroeder Chicago Virginia Jah Crestkill

Pace Wins Dull 10 Round Bantam Title Fight

Georgie Pace retains the M. B. A. bantamweight crown with a dull ten round decision over Johnny Gaudes of Milwaukee. Gaudes controversial in title claim, Viceman Athletic Commission fines Gaudes and bans him for 30 days for rough and excessive holding. Baby Face Brewse of Manhattan fined and suspended after spoiling Pete Leliobury Gary’s lightweight bout with a 0 round draw.

Milwauke Georgie Pace Johnny Gaudes Canadien Tweishit Gaudes Milwaukeean Pace Gandes Vicemam Athletic Commission Quentin Brewse Manhattan Ken Pete Leliobury Gary Goatender Agaist Brewe Breese Welzhed Leily

Lack of passer keeps El Paso game 0 0 tie

A New Year’s Day gridiron clash staged by Arizona State of Tempe and Catholic University ended in a scoreless tie. Both defenses stifled the opponent’s aerial game as timing and turnovers stalled several drives. Tempe held more first downs and yards but failed to convert in the red zone.

EL Paso Jan Arizona State of Wempe Tempe Ripper Pitts Rocco Pirro Radition Catholic Cardinals Bergman Anerla Pitts Ray Ybarra Shamblere Cate Thous Fplls J Pete Lachon Jon Hernandez Carmen Pirro Arizona Sachon Carmen Firro

Ice Hockey Last Night Results

Ice hockey results show Natta Sensie New York Anerienna defeating Mestres 4 to 0. cltonite beats Metrott Liteemittnnal Ainneni and Ienenes Philadelphia 3 to 1 while ierabew wins 6 to 2 against Springfield iittebureh. American association standings unclear.

Natta Sensie New York Anerienna Mestres Cltonite Metrott Liteemittnnal Ainneni Ienenes Philadelpius Ierabew Springfield Iittebureh

Kiney Stars Edge Peoria In High Scoring Tilt

Kenny Olson of Bradley led scoring with 22 points as Rice center Bob Kin from San Antonio added 13. Peoria 65 Rice 58 in a tight game with Jim Brads contributing for the night.

Peoria Jes Rice Owl Jim Brads Pam Lowe Kenny Olson Bradley Bob Kinhes Plant Rice Center San Antonio

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